Tea Retail Store Manager (Mandarin or Japanese Speaking)

Hoban Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A food retail business in Melbourne is looking for a Tea Retail Store Manager who speaks Mandarin or Japanese. This role involves leading a team, managing store operations, and collaborating with the head office. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of management experience in retail, possess business-level language skills, and are passionate about operational excellence. The position offers competitive salary and is office-based.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of management experience in a relevant field.
• Strong proficiency in Japanese or Mandarin and fluent English.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic team of part-time and casual staff.
• Manage daily store operations including sales and logistics.
• Collaborate with head office to improve operational strategy.

Skills

Management experience in retail, food, or distribution

Business-level Japanese or Mandarin

Business-level English proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Tea Retail Store Manager (Mandarin or Japanese Speaking)

About This Position

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, vibrant, food retail business based in Melbourne.

You will play a key role in supporting the company's day-to-day store operations, including sales, procurement, logistics, and team management in a multicultural, fast‑paced environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong retail foundation who thrives in a small, supportive team and is passionate about driving operational excellence.

What Your Next Role Looks Like

In this role, you will:

• Join an innovative, fast‑paced company with a strong reputation for quality and customer service
• Lead a dynamic team of part‑time and casual staff
• Manage daily store operations, including sales, procurement, logistics, and staffing
• Collaborate closely with head office to shape operational strategy and improve processes
• Make a tangible impact on store performance and team development

What You'LL Bring to the Role

We are seeking someone who:

• Has at least 5 years of management experience in retail, food, or distribution
• Possesses business‑level Japanese or Mandarin language skills, alongside business‑level English proficiency
• Has excellent communication skills and leadership skills
• Is eligible to work in Australia (Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen, etc.)

Working Hours

Permanent Full‑time (5 days/week), 38 hours per week

Salary

Competitive and above market standards (negotiable based on experience)

Work Location

Office‑based

Take the Next Step

If you are an experienced Store Manager looking for a long‑term career in Australia, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Staff Solutions Bilingual/HOBAN for a confidential discussion.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at ***********@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.